Reinforcing Bar Couplers

Tapered Thread Weldable Couplers
Ancon Tapered Thread Weldable couplers provide a convenient means

of connecting reinforcing bars to structural steel plates or sections.
Shorter than the standard coupler, it has a tapered thread at one end.
The other end is welded directly to the steel. The couplers are
manufactured from either Steel Grade 1045 to ASTM A576 or Steel
Grade C45R to EN10083.
The Tapered Thread Weldable coupler is suitable for welding to structural steels, Grade S275 or
Grade S355. The load conditions at the connection must be determined by the designer along
with the type and size of weld required. Another important consideration is the type of electrode to
be used, which must be matched to the properties of the plate and tube, and to the site
conditions under which the welding will be undertaken. Welders should be qualified for the type of
weld required. As a minimum standard, welding of the couplers shall be in accordance with the
guidance provided in the following documents:
BS EN 287-1
Installation
Tapered Thread Weldable Couplers
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The coupler must first be welded to the

steelwork.
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Qualification test of welders, Fusion welding, Steels
BS EN 9606-1:2013
Qualification testing of welders, Fusion welding, Steels
BS EN ISO 15607:2003
Specification and qualification of welding procedures for

metallic materials. General rules
BS EN ISO 15609-1:2004
Specification and qualification of welding procedures for

metallic materials. Welding procedure specification. Arc
welding
BS EN ISO 15614-1:2004 + A2:2012 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for

metallic materials. Welding procedure test. Arc and gas
welding of steels and arc welding of nickel and nickel alloys
BS EN 1011-1:2009 Welding.
Recommendations for welding of metallic materials.

General guidance for arc welding
BS EN 1011-2:2001 Welding.
Recommendations for welding of metallic materials. Arc

welding of ferritic steels
When ready to extend, remove the plastic

end cap and position the continuation bar into
the sleeve.
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Carbon Equivalent Value - The Carbon Equivalent value of these couplers may typically vary
between 0.50 0.75, where the carbon equivalent value is given by
CEV = C + (Mn)/6 + (Ni+Cu)/15 +(Cr+Mo+V)/5
For further assistance and technical information please contact Ancon Building Products.
Rotate the bar into the coupler until tight.
To ensure correct installation, tighten the joint to

the specified torque using a calibrated torque
wrench on the continuation bar. Tightening
torques are shown in the table.
Weldable Coupler Dimensions
Bar Diameter (mm)
External Dia. (mm)
d
Coupler Length (mm) l
Weight (kg)
Torque (Nm)
Part No.
12
16
20
25
32
40
25
35
0.11
60
TTW12
30
42
0.18
110
TTW16
36
47
0.28
165
TTW20
48
57
0.63
265
TTW25
55
72
0.97
285
TTW32
70
89
1.97
330
TTW40
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Reinforcing Bar Couplers

Tapered Thread Headed
Anchors
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The Tapered Thread Headed

Anchor provides an effective
method of achieving rebar end
anchorage within concrete.
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Anchorage of rebars within a concrete section

is traditionally achieved by means of creating a
long hooked end on the rebar. This can lead to
problems when positioning the bar and can
increase congestion. It can ultimately result in
larger than necessary concrete sections at the
location of the hooked ends.
Consisting of an oversized coupler, the
Tapered Thread Headed Anchor carries the full
tension load of the bar when it is bearing
against the concrete. The Headed Anchor
removes the need for hooked rebar and
subsequently reduces congestion and
simplifies bar placement. This in turn increases
speed of construction and gives greater
flexibility in design. Typical applications include
pile caps and beam to column connections.
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Bar Diameters
32mm and 40mm
Bar Diameters
12-25mm
Tapered Thread Headed Anchor Dimensions

Bar Diameter (mm)
External Dia. (mm)
External Dia. (mm)
Coupler Length (mm)
Coupler Length (mm)
Weight (kg)
Torque (Nm)
Part No.
d
d1
l
l1
12
16
20
25
32
40
40
27.0
0.25
60
TTH12
50
33.0
0.46
110
TTH16
65
35.0
0.83
165
TTH20
80
43.5
1.57
265
TTH25
110
78
53.5
28.5
2.81
285
TTH32
135
78
67.5
42.5
5.17
330
TTH40
Note: Where tapered thread headed anchors are used, the compressive strength of the concrete shall not be less than
strength grade C32/40 (cylinder/cube).
Accessories
Threading Machine
The Ancon threading machine provides a
fast, simple and reliable threading operation.
The machine is compact, making it completely
portable and easy to locate. It is of a robust
design to provide a long, low maintenance life.
Threading machines are generally located in
stockists yards. For larger projects Ancon
machines can be made available for hire.
Please contact Ancon for further information.
Torque Wrenches
In order to ensure the correct assembly of
tapered thread couplers the use of a calibrated
torque wrench is essential. Details of wrenches
are included in the table below. Each Ancon
wrench is supplied with a certificate of
calibration.
Training on the correct usage of the threading

machine is provided by Ancon technicians.
Machine Consumables
The following consumables are available:
Chaser Sets
Chaser sets are available on a regrindable or
disposable basis. Each set can be reground up
to 3 times in order to extend cutting life. Please
contact Ancon Building Products for details.
Coolant
Ancon Building Products recommends the use
of Batoyle Solmaster EPS or a similar water
based coolant.
Thread Protectors
Plastic sleeves are available to protect the
tapered threads on reinforcing bars.
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Torque Wrench
Torque Wrenches
Torque Wrenches for Couplers and Locknuts
Part No.
Torque (Nm)
E879008
60 - 285
E879009
85 - 350
E879010
20 - 90
Torque Values (Nm)

Bar Diameter (mm)
12
16
20
25
32
40
Standard Coupler
Positional Coupler
Positional Locknut
60
60
20
110
110
30
165
165
50
265
265
70
285
285
90
330
330
110
Bar Diameter (mm)
12/16
16/20
20/25
25/32
32/40
Transition Coupler
60/110
110/165
165/265
265/285
285/330
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BT Stainless Steel Couplers
The Ancon range of couplers is predominantly designed for the joining of carbon steel bars, however
when stainless steel reinforcement is being used the Ancon BT-S coupler is ideal. These couplers are
manufactured from 1.4462 duplex stainless steel for optimum strength and corrosion resistance. They are
suitable for projects of any size where the strength of the connection is required to match or exceed that
of the parent bars, including large scale, high volume coupler applications.
The end of each bar to be joined is cut square
and enlarged by cold forging. This increases
the core diameter of the bar to ensure that the
joint is stronger than the bar.
Parallel metric threads are formed onto the bar
ends. The threaded end can be proof tested to
a force equal to the characteristic yield
strength of the bar.
The couplers are suitable for splicing BS 6744

Grade 500 stainless steel reinforcing bars and
have been thoroughly tested to demonstrate
compliance with static requirements from
Eurocode 2 and BS 8110.
For further information please contact Ancon
Building Products.
BT-S Couplers
Bar Diameter (mm)
External Diameter (mm)
Coupler Length (mm)
Thread Form
Weight (kg)
Coupler Reference
16
20
25
32
40
30
40
M20 x 2.5
0.14
BTS16
35
48
M24 x 3.0
0.22
BTS20
42
60
M30 x 3.5
0.37
BTS25
52
72
M36 x 4.0
0.72
BTS32
65
90
M45 x 4.5
1.37
BTS40
16
20
25
32
40
30
13
M20 x 2.5
0.05
BTS16LN
35
16
M24 x 3.0
0.07
BTS20LN
42
20
M30 x 3.5
0.12
BTS25LN
52
24
M36 x 4.0
0.24
BTS32LN
65
30
M45 x 4.5
0.46
BTS40LN
BT-S Locknuts
Bar Diameter (mm)
Locknut Length (mm)
Thread Form
Weight (kg)
Coupler Reference
BT Stainless Steel Type A

The Type A connection utilises an internally
threaded coupler to join two cold-forged and
threaded bar ends together. Each bar end is
threaded to half the length of the coupler.
Type A connections are used where the
continuation bar can be rotated.
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2t
t
BT Stainless Steel Type B

The Type B connection utilises the same
coupler as for the Type A, the difference being
one bar end is threaded for the full coupler
length. Type B connections are used where
the continuation bar can be rotated for no
more than one revolution.
BT Stainless Steel Type C

The Type C connection utilises the same
coupler as for the Type A, together with
locknuts and longer threads to the bar ends.
Type C connections are used where the
continuation bar cannot be rotated.
Type A connections use an internal plastic cap

to protect the thread in the coupler. In cases
such as deep concrete pours, additional
protection may be required to prevent the
ingress of concrete fines.
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2t
2t
12/3t
2/
3
2t
2/
3
2 2/3t
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Bartec Plus
Bartec Plus couplers offer a full strength connection together with enhanced fatigue resistance, yet are the
smallest in the Ancon range. They are suitable for projects of any size, including those requiring a high
volume of couplers, such as road and rail bridges.
Each end of the rebar to be joined is cut
square and enlarged using a cold forge
process. A thread is then formed on the
enlarged bar end using a thread rolling
machine. The thread is such that the crosssectional area of the bar ends are not reduced
ensuring the strength of the connection
matches or exceeds that of the parent bars.
It is the application of the rolled thread that

differentiates Bartec Plus from other threaded
rebar systems. Each thread-rolled bar end is
proof-loaded to a force equal to the
characteristic yield strength of the rebar. It is
the combination of these processes that
provide the connection with enhanced fatigue
resistance.
Ancon Bartec Plus Type A standard couplers

in the size range 16mm to 32mm and Type C
positional couplers in the size range 16mm to
40mm are covered by UK CARES Technical
Approval TA1-A 5050, having been evaluated
for use as follows:
TA1-B: Eurocode 2 and BS 8110 for static
applications in tension only with BS4449
Grade B500C reinforcement
TA1-A: Class D fatigue requirements with
BS4449 Grade B500C reinforcement
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d
Bartec Plus Type A

Bartec Plus Couplers
Bar Diameter (mm)
Coupler Length (mm)
Thread Form
Weight (kg)
Coupler Reference
d
l
16
26.4
40
M20x2.5
0.09
BTP16
20
32.1
48
M24x3.0
0.16
BTP20
25
40.1
60
M30x3.5
0.31
BTP25
32
49.5
72
M36x4.0
0.57
BTP32
40
67.5
90
M45x4.5
1.53
BTP40
25
40.1
20
M30x3.5
0.10
BTP25LN
32
49.5
24
M36x4.0
0.19
BTP32LN
40
67.5
30
M45x4.5
0.50
BTP40LN
Other sizes are available on request. Contact Ancon for more details.
Bartec Plus Locknuts

Bar Diameter (mm)
Locknut Length (mm)
Thread Form
Weight (kg)
Locknut Reference
16
26.4
13
M20x2.5
0.04
BTP16LN
20
32.1
16
M24x3.0
0.05
BTP20LN
Bartec Plus Type A

thread-rolled bar ends together. Each bar end
is threaded to half the length of the coupler.
Bartec Plus Type B

length. Type B connections are used where
the continuation bar can be rotated for no
more than one revolution.
Bartec Plus Type C

coupler as for the Type A, together with
locknuts and longer threads to the bar ends.
Type C connections are used where the
continuation bar cannot be rotated.
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protection may be required to prevent the
ingress of concrete fines. For 40mm Type C
connections, the diameter of the locknuts will
be marginally smaller than that of the BTP40
coupler.
2t
t
2t
2t
12/3t
2/
3
t
2t
2/
3
t
2 2/3t
Installation
Bartec Plus Type A
1
Run the coupler to the end of the thread on

the fixed bar.
Remove the plastic cap from the coupler.

Position and rotate the continuation bar in
the coupler.
Tighten the joint using a wrench on the

continuation bar.
Bartec Plus Type B

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the continuation bar.
Position the continuation bar with the coupler

against the end of the fixed bar.
Run the coupler from the continuation bar onto

the fixed bar.

continuation bar.
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Installation
Bartec Plus Type C
1
Run the locknut onto the fixed bar.
Run the coupler from the continuation bar onto

the fixed bar and using a wrench lock tight
against the locknut.
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Run the second locknut followed by the

coupler to the end of the thread on the
continuation bar.
Run the locknut along the continuation bar to

abut the coupler and lock tight with a wrench.
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against the end of the fixed bar.
Bartec Plus Transition Couplers
Bartec Plus couplers can be used to connect reinforcing bars of differing diameters, developing the full
tensile strength of the smaller diameter bar together with the enhanced fatigue resistance.
protection maybe required to prevent the
ingress of concrete fines. For 40mm Type C
connections, the diameter of the locknuts will
be marginally smaller than that of the BTP40
coupler.
As with Bartec Plus standard coupler systems,

each enlarged and thread-rolled bar end is
proof-loaded to a force equal to the
characteristic yield strength of the rebar. It is
the combination of these processes that
provide the connection with an enhanced
fatigue resistance.
For transition connections, only the smaller

diameter bar end is enlarged and thread-rolled.
The larger diameter bar is simply skimmed and
thread-rolled with the same thread form as
applied to the smaller diameter bar, excluding
the 32mm to 40mm connection. Refer to the
table for thread and coupler details.
The threads are such that the cross-sectional
area of the bar ends are not reduced beyond
that of the smaller diameter bar, thus ensuring
the strength of the connection matches or
exceeds that of the smaller bar.
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Bartec Plus Transition Type A

Bartec Plus Transition Couplers
Bar Diameter (mm)
Coupler Length (mm)
Thread Form
Weight (kg)
Coupler Reference
16/20
26.4
40
M20x2.5
0.09
BTP16
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20/25
32.1
48
M24x3.0
0.16
BTP20
25/32
32/40
40.1
53
60
72
M30x3.5 M36x4.0/M40x4.0
0.31
0.67
BTP25
BTP32/40
25/32
40.1
20
M30x3.5
0.10
BTP25LN
32
49.5
24
M36x4.0
0.19
BTP32LN
Bartec Plus Transition Locknuts

Bar Diameter (mm)
Locknut Length (mm)
Thread Form
Weight (kg)
Locknut Reference
16/20
26.4
13
M20x2.5
0.04
BTP16LN
20/25
32.1
16
M24x3.0
0.05
BTP20LN
40
53
30
M40x.4.0
0.26
BTP40LN

thread-rolled bar ends together. Each bar end
is threaded to half the length of the coupler.
t
2t
t
Bartec Plus Transition Type B

length. It is usual to rotate the coupler from
the smaller diameter rebar onto the larger.
Type B connections are used where the
continuation bar can be rotated for no more
than one revolution.
Bartec Plus Transition Type C

coupler as for the Type A, together with two
locknuts and longer threads on the bar ends.
It is usual to rotate the coupler from the
smaller diameter rebar onto the larger. Type C
connections are used where the continuation
bar cannot be rotated.
t
2t
2t
12/3t
2/
3
t
2t
2/
3
t
2 2/3t
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Installation
1

the fixed bar.
Remove the plastic cap from the coupler.

Position and rotate the continuation bar in
the coupler.

continuation bar.
Bartec Plus Transition Type B

1
Screw the coupler to fully engage on the long

thread of the smaller diameter bar.

against the end of the larger diameter bar.
Using a wrench, rotate the continuation bar to lock the two bar ends against each other within the
coupler. After tightening, the length of exposed thread should be no more than half of the coupler
length plus 2-4mm depending on the diameter of the rebar.
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Rotate the coupler from the smaller diameter

bar to engage against the rear of the thread on
the opposing bar and lock tight with a wrench.
Installation
Bartec Plus Transition Type C
1
Screw the locknut to engage on the rear of the

thread on the larger diameter bar and tighten
using a wrench.
Rotate the coupler from the smaller diameter

bar and using a wrench, lock tight against the
locknut on the larger diameter rebar.
Screw the locknut followed by the coupler to

fully engage on the long thread of the smaller
diameter bar.
Position the smaller diameter bar with the

coupler against the end of the larger diameter
bar.
Rotate the locknut on the smaller diameter

rebar and using a wrench, lock tight against
the coupler.
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Tapered Thread Weldable Couplers

Ancon Tapered Thread Weldable couplers provide a convenient means

The coupler must first be welded to the

Qualification test of welders, Fusion welding, Steels

Qualification testing of welders, Fusion welding, Steels

Specification and qualification of welding procedures for

Specification and qualification of welding procedures for

BS EN ISO 15614-1:2004 + A2:2012 Specification and qualification of welding procedures for

Recommendations for welding of metallic materials.

Recommendations for welding of metallic materials. Arc

When ready to extend, remove the plastic

Rotate the bar into the coupler until tight.

To ensure correct installation, tighten the joint to